The Texas Veterans Program Analysis

With Veteran's Day coming up, it is time to consider the impact that funding cuts are having on our veterans. Funding for a variety of veteran's issues typically comes through the federal Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA). There have been instance recently where budget cuts have reduced the quality and quantity of state-funded memorial services for veterans (Brunswick, 2012) and cut access to service dogs for PTSD veterans (Dolak, 2012).

One of the most serious problems facing all veterans today is the lack of proper healthcare. Soldiers, sailors and airmen are leaving active duty without having proper healthcare to cover their physical or mental injuries. The department responsible for veteran’s healthcare is the Department of Veterans Affairs. (VA) According to The department of Veterans Affairs website, “The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. It is responsible for administering programs of veterans’ benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. The benefits provided include disability compensation, pension, education, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivors’ benefits, medical benefits and burial benefits. It is administered by the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.” The VA, who was formerly called the Veterans Administration, was established 21 July 1930, to consolidate and coordinate government activities affecting war veterans. The VA encompassed the functions of the former U.S. Veterans ' Bureau, the Bureau of Pensions of the Interior Department and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. On 25 October 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation creating a new federal Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs to replace the Veterans Administration effective 15 March 1989 (V.A.)

In addition to programs of the federal government, many private organizations work to prevent or end the homelessness of veterans. For example, the Wounded Warrior Project assists wounded veterans to help them recover from their physical and/or mental injuries and reintegrate into productive roles in society. Enabling them to provide for themselves, helps prevent them from becoming homeless (How We Serve). The American Legion has a Homeless Veterans Task Force to address the problem of veteran homelessness. They also work with federal organizations in drafting laws and policies to care for veterans’ needs, as well as working with corporate partners to promote hiring of veterans (Homeless Veterans (The American Legion)). The Disabled American Veteran (DAV) organization works with veterans to help them get the

The Missouri Veterans Commission is a state agency that was established by Missouri Statute. Their goal was to aid all veterans, their dependents, and legal children. They provide information regarding how to access their available

On August 24, 2013, The Woman's Hospital of Texas was recognized for Taking Care of Women Veterans by The American Legion

Being a part of the military is not a permanent situation. At some point, the active military life will come to an end and soldiers will be thrust back into civilian life. With Veteran's Day right around the corner, it's only fair to take a look at the great cities in Texas where Veterans can have an excellent civilian life after serving our country proudly.

The U.S Department Veteran’s Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of benefits for our service members, veterans and their families. Some of these benefits include but are not limited to include compensation, disability, education, and home loans. Throughout this paper I will discuss these benefits and the eligibility required to receive them. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on type of discharge received through the military which is normally all discharges under other than dishonorable conditions.

A review board had to review the paperwork and to make the decision if the veteran should receive the benefit. The review boards were extremely lengthy and would often result in being denied the benefit. Soldiers were discriminated against and were denied rights after devoting their lives to the county that is discriminating them.

Commonly known as the GI bill of rights. The GI bill is any department of veterans affairs a education benefit earned by the members of active duty and a selected reserve and national guard armed forces and their families and also the benefit is designed to help the service members and eligible veterans cover the cost associated with getting a education by the time 1956 2.2 million veterans had used the GI bill education benefits in order to attend colleges and universities and also a additional 5.6 million

Butler, Deputy Director for Health Care, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division, The American Legion noted that they have tracked staffing shortages across all VA facilities in the U.S. Which has caused communication breakdowns between medical center staff and management to provide care for our veterans. Mr. Butler cited that the American Legion supports section 2,3,4,5,8,9,11,14 and 15 of the drafted legislation to improve hiring practices at the VA. However the American Legion has concerns with section 7, citing that the VA has over half of their leadership position held by employees on an “interim” basis. If such positions are only needed on an “interim” basis the American Legion wishes to see these positions removed in order to make room for more qualified professionals on a full time

Congress in 1921 created the Veterans’ Bureau to consolidate veterans programs managed by three agencies — the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Public Health Service and the Federal Board of Vocational Education. The consolidation still left two other agencies administering veteran’s benefits — the Bureau of Pensions of the

The paper will address the history of social welfare of veterans the social, economic struggles of departure from the armed services to become a productive member of society discussed some of the stats on veteran employment, health issues, and homelessness elucidated some the services veteran received after their enlistment from active duty. Introduced non-profit organization resources for vets of all spectrums going through the filling process to file disability compensation claims. Therefore, the training, education provided from the DoD (Department of Defense) to ensure that veterans received the best care, adequate services that any veteran who was in need will have a professionally educated resourceful social worker.

Develop a Veteran’s panel to help with the recruiting of Veterans throughout Maryland. This panel should include a diverse group of Veterans. The

Veterans always tend to get a lot of extra care and attention this time of year and for good reason. But, one 97-year-old veteran, Mack Bailey, is getting something even more special from a group called "Rebuilding Houston Together". Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, the veteran is getting some much-needed home repairs completed around his home.

I understand Veterans eligibility criteria for various benefits and have taken eligibility trainings. I reviewed patient rights documentation that is given to all new inpatients. I answer questions regarding eligibility, or forward the calls, to the proper person/area when